drumstick

[ˈdrʌm.stɪk]

drumstick Definition

  • 1the stick used for playing a drum
  • 2the lower part of a chicken's leg, typically cooked by grilling or frying

Using drumstick: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "drumstick" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He played the drums with a pair of drumsticks.

  • Example

    I ordered a plate of grilled drumsticks for dinner.

drumstick Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for drumstick

Phrases with drumstick

  • a type of drumstick used for marching bands, typically longer and heavier than regular drumsticks

    Example

    The marching band members were all equipped with marching drumsticks.

  • a meat substitute made from soy protein, shaped like a chicken drumstick

    Example

    The vegetarian restaurant served a dish of vegetarian drumsticks made from soy protein.

  • a tropical tree, also known as Moringa oleifera, whose seed pods resemble drumsticks and are used in cooking

    Example

    The leaves of the drumstick tree are rich in vitamins and minerals.

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Summary: drumstick in Brief

The term 'drumstick' [ˈdrʌm.stɪk] has two main meanings. It can refer to the stick used for playing a drum, as in 'He played the drums with a pair of drumsticks.' Alternatively, it can refer to the lower part of a chicken's leg, typically cooked by grilling or frying, as in 'I ordered a plate of grilled drumsticks for dinner.' Other variations include 'marching drumstick,' 'vegetarian drumstick,' and 'drumstick tree.'

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